Fantasy Baseball Scouting Report: Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox prospect Clay Buchholz is considered one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball. A profile and scouting report of Clay Buchholz is listed below along with an analysis of Buchholz's value in fantasy baseball leagues. Specific information for fantasy baseball keeper leagues involving Clay Buchholz and his potential success and draft position is also included. So get ready to dominate your fantasy baseball league this year and for years to come.

Clay Buchholz
Boston Red Sox
Born: August 14, 1984 (age 23)
College: Angelina (TX) JC
Draft: 2005 300^th round by the Boston Red Sox
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
Bats: L
Throws: R
Starting Pitcher

Minor League Profile:

Career Minor League Stat Totals:
19 wins, 10 losses, 2.46 ERA, 285.2 innings, 356 strikeouts, 77 walks

Through a total of 285.2 career minor league innings pitched, Buchholz has posted a very respectable sub 2.50 ERA. Buchholz has also been able to post a 4.5 strikeout average for every 1 walk allowed. With this stat alone, Clay Buchholz has turned himself from a 300^th round draft pick into one of the premier pitching prospects in all of major league baseball. If Buchholz can maintain his minor league success at the major league level he will be a top pitching option for the Boston Red Sox for years to come.

Major League Profile:

Career Major League Stat Totals:
3 wins, 1 loss, 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 22.2 innings, 22 strikeouts, 10 walks

After posting an improbable complete game shutout in only his second career major league start, Clay Buchholz has become a household name for many baseball fans. However before this magical game, Buchholz was relatively unknown to many baseball fans outside of Boston. Yet whether you know who Buchholz is or not, now is the time to get yourself acquainted with him because he is sure to become the next great pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. He has a great chance of winning a starting rotation spot to begin the 2008 season.

Fantasy Baseball Expectations: